Analysing spatio-temporal clustering of meningococcal meningitis outbreaks in Niger reveals opportunities for improved disease control.

• Главные авторы: Juliette Paireau (Автор), Florian Girond (Автор), Jean-Marc Collard (Автор), Halima B Maïnassara (Автор), Jean-François Jusot (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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<h4>Background</h4>Meningococcal meningitis is a major health problem in the "African Meningitis Belt" where recurrent epidemics occur during the hot, dry season. In Niger, a central country belonging to the Meningitis Belt, reported meningitis cases varied between 1,000 and 13...